Current Date And Time In Amhara, Ethiopia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:17:03 EAT
Capital: Bahir Dar
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 154,709.00 km²
State Code: AM
Find states and regions closest to Amhara in Ethiopia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Ethiopia and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Ethiopia
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Amhara from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Binshangul Gumuz | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Addis Ababa | 169 mi | 273 km | 147 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tigray | 187 mi | 301 km | 162 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Afar | 187 mi | 301 km | 163 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Blue Nile | 192 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| South Ethiopia Regional State | 229 mi | 368 km | 199 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ethiopia Regional State | 229 mi | 368 km | 199 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Al Qaḑarif | 255 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Debub | 261 mi | 420 km | 227 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Gash-Barka | 281 mi | 453 km | 244 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Amhara by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Amhara supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Djibouti | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Eritrea | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Somalia | 479 mi | 771 km | 416 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| South Sudan | 647 mi | 1,042 km | 562 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 571 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Amhara. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Amhara (You) | Ethiopia | — | 154,709 | — |
| Binshangul Gumuz | Ethiopia | — | 50,699 | — |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | — | 527 | — |
| Tigray | Ethiopia | — | 41,410 | — |
| Afar | Ethiopia | — | 72,053 | — |
| Blue Nile | Sudan | — | 45,844 | — |
| Al Qaḑarif | Sudan | — | 75,263 | — |
| Debub | Eritrea | 1,476,765 | 8,000 | 184.60 |
| Gash-Barka | Eritrea | 1,103,742 | 33,200 | 33.25 |
| Maekel | Eritrea | 1,053,254 | 1,300 | 810.20 |
| Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | — | 1,213 | — |
How does Amhara rank within Ethiopia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Amhara appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Oromiya | 353,690 |
| Somali | 327,068 |
| Amhara ⭐ | 154,709 |
| Afar | 72,053 |
| Binshangul Gumuz | 50,699 |
| Tigray | 41,410 |
| Gambela | 29,783 |
| Sidama Region | 6,538 |
| Dire Dawa | 1,213 |
| Addis Ababa | 527 |
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Amhara is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Amhara is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Amhara by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ethiopia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Amhara using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Amhara.
Knowing the distance from Amhara to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ethiopia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Amhara map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Amhara to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Amhara table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Amhara below the states table, or compare all Ethiopia states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Ethiopia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.